Introduction
Just outside of Los Angeles and less than two hours from Mexico on the beautiful southern California coast is the waterfront city of Long Beach. Today the nation’s second busiest port, the city was a seaside resort throughout the early 20th century. Long Beach is considered by some to be the largest suburb in the nation, but the city has much to offer besides its proximity to LA. Named an America’ Promise top 100 city for youth, Long Beach has been called the best urban school system in the US and is home to Cal State University at Long Beach. The yacht club here is over 70 years old and holds several important international boat races including the Olympic trials.
Fast Facts
- Location: 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, on the pacific coast.
- Population: 476.000
- Mean household income: $ 43,201.
- Average home sales price: $ $920,844.00
- Average annual rainfall: 13.07
- High temp in July ° F 82.50° 86.11°
- Low temp in Jan ° F 46.00°